2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LR56 KMV
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 129,303 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR56 KMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 129,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LR56 KMV Mileage History
- 04/07/2023115,474 mi
- 04/07/2023115,474 mi
- 05/08/2024117,907 mi+2,433 mi
- 19/07/2025128,624 mi+10,717 mi
- 29/07/2025129,303 mi+679 mi
Average of roughly 6,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR56 KMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (LR56 KMV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested DUE to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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